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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,002.30, 25,478.55 and 15,247.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,002.30, 25,478.55 and 15,247.30 is: 22,848.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,002.30 : 25,478.55 = 15,247.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,002.30/25,478.55 = 15,247.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,002.30x = 25,478.55 × 15,247.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,002.30x = 388,479,095.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,479,095.42/17,002.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,848.62

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